Using a Collins Glass add all of the ingredients in the order listed above except the Soda Water.

Add ice to the cocktail.

Top off with Soda Water.

Garnish with Lime Wedge.

Cheers!

SideNote: How to make Thai Basil – Chili – Syrup.

Ingredients:

3 to 4 Thai basil leaves, torn3 Thai chilies, sliced.

Preparation:

Add 1 cup of water and the sugar to a medium saucepan. Heat over medium-low, stirring often until the sugar is dissolved. Remove the pan from heat and add the basil leaves and chilie. Let cool for 30 minutes.

Strain the syrup and discard the basil and chilies.

This Signature Cocktail is created by Ian Clark of Fork and Wrench in Baltimore, MD. Ian has had several cocktails on our site. So be sure to look those up as well. Ian is very creative behind the bar, very knowledgeable about alcohol and his love of photography is demonstrated in how visually appealing his cocktails are.

This Signature Cocktail has a sweet and spicy taste from the blends of vodka, thai basil- chili – syrup, lime juice, ginger beer and the tequila. This Signature Cocktail is blended so well that you forget that you are drinking alcohol. However, the bite from the Chili Syrup, which is cooled off by the Lime Juice reminds you that you are having a cocktail. This Signature Cocktail is one of those cocktails that may be enjoyed anytime of the year.